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Nerds- as we gear up for season 6 and our Throne of Glass book club, we’re sharing our favorite Sarah J Maas episodes!

New to the podcast? This was our first episode and is a great place to start!

Nerdy Rewind: ACOTAR - Kill the Beast: Season 1 Episode 1

Synopsis:

Whitney, Mindy and Debra introduce season one of the podcast and begin their read along of "A Court of Thorns and Roses" with chapters 1 and 2. This episode includes discussions around the etymology of Beauty and the Beast, a theory regarding Mama Archeron, trauma responses/depression, and questions why some authors think virgins are sexy.  Also, we love Nesta, so back off!  Join us for all of this and our nerdiest things of the week. 

Find this week's "Our Nerdiest Cocktail" recipe at https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/nancy-fuller/starving-artist-cocktail-2796873

This podcast is spoiler heavy across the A Court of Thorns and Roses series, as well as the Crescent City series and Throne of Glass series, all written by Sarah J. Maas.

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Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with Scott McCormick, adaptor, director, and voice actor with GraphicAudio!

Scott McCormick is a professional actor and voice artist for over 20 years. Scott has directed and adapted nearly 60 audiobook titles for the Rockville based GraphicAudio, where he continues to work as a voice actor and narrator across multiple genres such as comic book adaptations and romantasy. 

His adaptation of Marvel's Superheroes: Secret Wars (2015) and Thanos: Death Sentence (2017) were both named one of Audiofile Magazine's Audio Books of the Year.  Scott is the adapter/director/voice actor of the Fourth Wing GraphicAudio books.  He has appeared on stages large and small around the DC Region, including Shakespeare Theatre, Studio Theater, Woolly Mammoth and Rorschach Theatre, where he has been a company member for over fifteen years.  Scott  lives in Kensington, Maryland with his wife and too many action figures.

Listen in as we chat more about Scott’s stage acting, working on Fourth Wing, and his upcoming projects. Be sure to follow him @scottymcc91

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Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with B.L. Cagle, author of The Dreams Series, as well as her narrators Jacci Prior and Anthony Palmini.

B.L. Cagle is a small-town girl from Lewisburg, Tennessee. She is a daytime “vampire” and works alongside some very wonderful doctors and residents. When she's not writing or reading, you can find her on the trails riding her RZR with her family, or at muscle car shows.

The love of writing (something she shared with her grandmother) began in the 4th grade after winning a short story contest, and has continued writing short stories and poems for her family, and friends. After having recurring dreams/nightmares (and still does) she began writing them down, turning them into a chilling tale leading into the paranormal world, and how dreams can overtake the mind.

Jacci Prior is a classically trained musician turned voice actor, who brings musicality to her performance.  She is a PNW native and narrates a little bit of everything. She is best known for narrating dark and gritty fantasy romance titles. She loves books that rip your soul out and put you back together. Jacci's background is in classical guitar performance and instruction,  as well as in art history and gallery management. 

Anthony Palmini always knew he wanted to be in the entertainment business. From playing tunes from his favorite movies on his tiny piano or recording home movies with his toys, Anthony’s life was consumed with trying to tell a great story like the ones he saw on the big screen. He has composed music for independent films, assisted editing for tv shows on a major network, and directed videos for promotional videos. You also might know his as the voice of Rhysand & Quicksilver.

Listen in as we chat more about B.L.’s books, how she works with her narrators, and our nerdy and dirty speed rounds. Be sure to follow all of them at @blcaglecreativewriter @antpalmini and @jaccipriornarrator

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Hello, fellow nerds! This week we sat down with Megan Montgomery, author of  Morgue to Love and The Remains of Christmas!

Megan Montgomery is a multi-award winning author of steamy, smart, character-driven romance. Her debut novel, WELL...THAT WAS AWKWARD, described as "a big, juicy bite of Chesapeake Bay culture," was inspired by her homesickness for southern Maryland. 

Megan now lives among the cornfields of Illinois with her family--but don't ever mistake her for a Midwesterner. A goth at heart since age 12, she loves the color black, Mozart's Requiem, and the history of death and burial rites.

When she’s not writing, reading, or cooking dinners her son won’t eat, you’ll find her volunteering at the library or the medicinal herb garden, or cackling over a cauldron during a full moon.

Her books have received the B.R.A.G. Medallion, Best Indie Book Award for romance, the Indie Reader Discovery Award for chick lit, the Rudy Award for contemporary romance, and were finalists in the Page Turner Book and Screenplay Awards, but she's most thrilled when she makes personal connections with readers.

Listen in as we chat more about Megan’s books, medicinal herbs, and her other upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @meganmontgomerywrites

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LISTENER NOTE: Due to some tech difficulties, Whitney's audio may have some crackling throughout.

Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with Hannah Whitten, author of The Wilderwood duology and The Foxglove King!

Hannah Whitten has been writing to amuse herself since she could hold a pen, and sometime in high school, figured out that what amused her might also amuse others. When she’s not writing, she’s reading, making music, or attempting to bake. She lives in Tennessee with her husband and children in a house ruled by a temperamental cat. 

Listen in as we chat more about Hannah’s books, her baking, and her other upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @hwhittenwrites

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Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we welcomed Kate Gateley back to the podcast, the author of the Lost Wells Trilogy and the newly released Shadow of the Yew Tree!

Author Kate Gateley writes at her small Cowichan Valley farm on Canada’s beautiful Vancouver Island, where she lives with her one amazing husband, two fantastic sons, and a constantly evolving number of canine, feline, and aviary companions.

With three published books, two Canadian Book Club Award wins, and three shortlist nominations under her belt, Kate celebrates the evolution of The Lost Wells trilogy into something that she dearly hopes can one day find a cherished spot among those volumes of both contemporary fantasy and historical romance novels that so inspired her growing up.

When Kate isn't reading, writing, or wrangling children and animals, she enjoys time in her "hobby library," which includes any number of creative side quests. Kate prefers not to wear socks, drinks too much coffee, and forever falls for the cinnamon roll hero.

Listen in as we chat more about Kate’s books, crafting Ronan’s story, and her other upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @kategateleyauthor

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Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with Tessonja Odette, author of Heart of the Raven Prince, and the Fae Flings and Corset Strings series!

Tessonja Odette is a Seattle-based author of fantasy romance, epic romantasy, and fairytale retellings. She especially loves to write about brooding fae and the fierce women who hate-to-love them. In addition to writing, she is a multi-passionate creative with a ton of artistic hobbies who believes in the importance of following your joy. When she isn’t creating, she’s watching cat videos, petting dogs, having dance parties in the kitchen with her daughter, or pursuing her many creative hobbies. In her books, you'll find enemies-to-lovers, witty banter, cozy vibes, and a delicious dash of steam.

Listen in as we chat more about Tessonja’s books, her book covers, and her other upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @tessonja

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Hello, fellow nerds! Today our season finale book club episode of Scythe and Sparrow, book three of the Ruinous Love Trilogy!

The book chapters do not have numbers, so we will be listing chapter titles. This week, we read Epilogue 1 Maps—>Epilogue 2 Blade of Rage.

Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following:

-What do you know about sex swings?

-Whitney tells us all about makeup horror stories!

-We share our fan cast for Scythe and Sparrow

Visit ournerdiestthing.com for this week’s themed cocktail recipe, named “Dumpster Goblin"

Not into this book? No problem! You can listen to our episode from Tuesday, where we chat about small town romance books!

Show Links:

1. https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/reddit-horror-stories-makeup

2. https://www.allure.com/gallery/allure-editors-most-embarassing-moments

3. https://www.masterclass.com/articles/guide-to-sex-swings 

4. https://www.webmd.com/sex/sex-swing 

5. Austin Stowell

6. Jamie Chung 

7. Ed Westwick 

8. Glen Powell

9. Mary Steenburgen 

10. Jay Hernandez

11. Richard Rankin

12. Zoe Kravitz

13. Adam Driver

14. Hayden Christensen

15. Julie Walters

16. Benjamin Bratt

Season 6 announcement coming soon! Send us what books you want to see covered!

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Hello fellow nerds! On today’s episode, we're talking all about our favorite small town romance recs! Plus, we have a guest host, Karen Grey, author of the recently released The Single Dad’s Guide to Recreation.

Join us as we discuss the following:

-Tropes we love in small town romance 

- Our favorite small town romance recs

- Whitney breaks down the movie Geostorm

- Karen Grey tells us how to write a great audio book review

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Book Release News:

1. Wrath of the Fallen by Amber V Nicole

2. A Fate Forged in Fire by Hazel McBride

3. Problematic Summer Romance by Ali Hazelwood

4. Left of Forever by Tarah Dewitt

5. Runaways by Elle Mitchell - June 2nd

Show links:

1. 1. Interview with Karen Grey

   2. Left of Forever

   3. A Lie for a Lie

   4. Sam Reid

   5. Veronica Mars Funko Pop

   6. Pucked

   7. Geostorm

   8. Sunrise on the Reaping audiobook

   9. Lost Hollow series

   10. Never Harbor series

   11. Bellinger Sister series

   12. Unfortunately Yours

   13. If It Makes You Happy Julie Olivia

   14. Laura Loves New York TikTok

   15. Honeywood series

   16. The Edens series

   17. Haven River Ranch series

   18. Cloverleigh Farms series

   19. Cherry Tree Harbor series

   20. Story of My Life

   21. The Single Dad’s Guide to Recreation

   22. Spunes, OR series

   23. Lena Hendrix

   24. Sexy Silver Fox series

   25. Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil

   26. Insidious 

   27. Tip Toe Thru the Tulips with Me

   28. Baldur's Gate 3

   29. Done & Dusted

   30. Dream Harbor series 

   31. That Time I Got Drunk & Saved a Demon

   32. Beach Read

   33. Her Soul to Take

   34. https://kaitnolan.com/wishful-romance/

   35. Dragonfly Lake – Amy Knupp Books

   36. The Misfit Brides Series

   37. Farm 2 Forking Series – Karen Grey Books 

   38. First-Time Caller - B.K. Borison 

   39. Hormone Repair Manual • Lara Briden - The Period Revolutionary 

   
   

Join us Thursday for our final book club episode of Scythe and Sparrow by Brynne Weaver!

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Hello, fellow nerds! We're continuing our book club episodes of Scythe and Sparrow, book three of the Ruinous Love Trilogy!

The book chapters do not have numbers, so we will be listing chapter titles. This week, we read Out of Time→Three of Swords.

Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following:

-What famous people were pen pals?

-What does it take to ride in the Globe of Death?

-What do you know about the crime rate in Croatia?

Visit ournerdiestthing.com for this week’s themed cocktail recipe, named “Tiny Sparrow"

Not into this book? No problem! You can listen to our episode from Tuesday, where we chat about books with awesome plot twists!

Show Links:

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Croatia

2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corruption_in_Croatia

3. https://ocindex.net/country/croatia

4. https://blog.penpal.me/famous-pen-pals/

5. https://dangerglobe.com/mastering-the-globe-of-death-the-art-of-motorcycle-riding-in-a-steel-cage/#google_vignette 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Globe_of_death Scythe and Sparrow Book Club Schedule:

May 29 - Epilogue 1 Maps→ Epilogue 2 Blade of Rage

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